Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $59,220 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,840
90th percentile $73,220
Employed locally 230
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,840
    25th
    $49,830
    50th (median)
    $59,220
    75th
    $62,340
    90th
    $73,220

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 98% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,860
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $58,730
    Hattiesburg, MS $57,120

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,570
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,690
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,200
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $168,850
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Jackson, MS is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Jackson, MS is 7.3% below the national median of $63,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Jackson?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $42,840 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,830.